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Friday, January 14, 2011

Peanut Brittle out of the microwave

If you like peanut brittle, this is the recipe for you... everyone who has eaten it wants the recipe. Super quick and easy in the microwave! I have found that double batches don't work.. and making 2 batches back to back doesn't work well... happy crunching!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts

1 cup white sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 pinch salt (optional)

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Grease a baking sheet, and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on High (700 W); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned. Stir in butter and vanilla; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy. Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet. Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.